Rev. Amanda Ford
amanda@takecaregivecare.org
Environmental Justice and Ministry Director
An ordained multi-faith minister, Amanda offers Take Care Institute clients and partners over 20 years of non-profit management and community development programming experience. Amanda's professional journey spans 20 countries, working with front-line and privileged communities alike. Using an interactive, power-with approach, she is a master facilitator and trainer with expertise in community reconciliation and environmental justice. Of TCI's values, she demonstrates humility, service, and love the most.
amanda@takecaregivecare.org
Environmental Justice and Ministry Director
An ordained multi-faith minister, Amanda offers Take Care Institute clients and partners over 20 years of non-profit management and community development programming experience. Amanda's professional journey spans 20 countries, working with front-line and privileged communities alike. Using an interactive, power-with approach, she is a master facilitator and trainer with expertise in community reconciliation and environmental justice. Of TCI's values, she demonstrates humility, service, and love the most.
Nicodemus Ford
nicodemus@takecaregivecare.org
Education and Stewardship Center Director
With a passion for education equity and food justice, Nicodemus brings to Take Care Institute over 20 years of unwavering commitment to the transformation of youth and communities. As a school founder and national education consultant, Nicodemus has worked in urban, rural, and incarcerated communities on racial justice, food sovereignty, and experiential learning projects for youth and adults. Nicodemus designs agro-justice curriculum that reflects the core values of Take Care's approach. Of TCI's values, he demonstrates stewardship, equity, and care the most.
nicodemus@takecaregivecare.org
Education and Stewardship Center Director
With a passion for education equity and food justice, Nicodemus brings to Take Care Institute over 20 years of unwavering commitment to the transformation of youth and communities. As a school founder and national education consultant, Nicodemus has worked in urban, rural, and incarcerated communities on racial justice, food sovereignty, and experiential learning projects for youth and adults. Nicodemus designs agro-justice curriculum that reflects the core values of Take Care's approach. Of TCI's values, he demonstrates stewardship, equity, and care the most.
Quinn Ford
Youth Advisory Director
On her journey to define and establish her identity as a young woman of color, Quinn is learning how to use her voice to address racism and privilege in her daily life. She supports the voices of youth and facilitates inter-generational discussions, helping people older than her acknowledge and respect youthful wisdom. Quinn advises and creates programs that address ageism, sexuality, racism, and story-telling. Quinn is passionate about youth having access to clean, fresh, nourishing food and doing all they can to optimize their growth and devlopment. Of TCI's values, she demonstrates creativity, vitality, and assertiveness the most.
Youth Advisory Director
On her journey to define and establish her identity as a young woman of color, Quinn is learning how to use her voice to address racism and privilege in her daily life. She supports the voices of youth and facilitates inter-generational discussions, helping people older than her acknowledge and respect youthful wisdom. Quinn advises and creates programs that address ageism, sexuality, racism, and story-telling. Quinn is passionate about youth having access to clean, fresh, nourishing food and doing all they can to optimize their growth and devlopment. Of TCI's values, she demonstrates creativity, vitality, and assertiveness the most.